Faded Plastic

cmoore2963 Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:32 pm

Is there any way to bring color back to faded plastic? I recently bought a yellow Cox Shrike and the plastic is pretty faded in places. I thought of trying a headlight restoration kit, or maybe Brasso or a Mr Clean sponge. Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Clint Moore

Levent Suberk Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:43 pm

Note: I didn't try this.

cmoore2963 Fri Feb 18, 2022 4:55 pm

Good info! Thanks!

Levent Suberk Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:01 pm

Because fading is only on surface of plastic, so it is logical to sand the model with fine sandpaper. I think that wiping with mineral oil will be useful after sanding.

Levent Suberk Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:09 pm

If you want any decals then let me know. I can reproduce decals for printing on A4 vinyl sheets.

cmoore2963 Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:25 pm

Thanks! I will try that. Yes I will need replacement decals at some point. Let me know what you have and cost.

Levent Suberk Fri Feb 18, 2022 5:38 pm

cmoore2963 wrote:Thanks! I will try that. Yes I will need replacement decals at some point. Let me know what you have and cost.

I don't have Shrike decals but I can send A4 size png file of decals to print on vinyl self adhesive sheets. Laser print is better. No cost any.

cmoore2963 Mon Feb 21, 2022 7:46 am

Please send the png file thanks!
cmoore2963@gmail.com

Levent Suberk Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:20 am

Print on A4 size clear vinyl. Paint the model with white paint under Cox lettering, because lettering is clear. Download link:

https://www.mediafire.com/file/zlrasb04rot159g/Cox_Shrike_A4.png/file

Web sample: